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How new technology can help with the lack of skilled TIG welding professionals
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When it comes to choosing consumables and filler metals, careful selection leads to better results
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Ultrasonically welded cable lug joints offer electrical performance advantages
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Improve workflow with a new approach to supplying industrial gas at the jobsite
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New MIG welding consumables reduce troubleshooting, downtime and rework
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As more manufacturers gravitate toward lean manufacturing, an innovation for shielding gas management emerges
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Contact tip recess is often overlooked as a variable that can affect the quality of a weld
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Thoughts on waterjet abrasives from Randy Rapple, president of abrasives manufacturer Barton International
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Avoiding the welding problems that can arise from the various pieces of equipment in the MIG setup
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Appliance manufacturing becomes agile and flexible thanks to robotics and laser welding
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Optimizing MIG welding requires an understanding of the seven variables of wire delivery
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Five basic steps to extend the life of heavy equipment through hardfacing
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Instead of welding specialty metals using standard electrodes and wires, custom solutions can provide better results
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For fabricators a simple and direct path to boosting profitability is to stop overpaying for material. But how do you know with certainty if the price you are paying is fair? Today, thanks to the Internet and, surprisingly enough, your competitors, the answer is just a click away.
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When applicable, fabricators benefit from switching to automated, spooled-wire welding techniques
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Testing a variety of laser gas delivery hoses reveals that stainless steel keeps gas mixtures intact
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With the correct contact tip recess, welding efficiency improves while downtime is reduced
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Minimize downtime, costs and quality risks with the right high-amperage consumables.
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Getting to know the best practices for handling and storing filler metals
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Welding Productivity’s main goal is to keep our readers informed and up-to-date on the latest technology and products in the welding industry. Here’s a look at some of the latest-and-greatest welding consumables available today from leading manufacturers.
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The metal fabrication industry continues to develop new alloys for new applications and products at a quick pace. This rapid development of different base metals sometimes requires new filler metals, unique shielding gases and equipment.

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